Frequently Asked Questions

Please note that Tutors/Markers cannot authorise an extension, and all extensions are required to be completed with the Online Learning Team.

If your extension is for less than 7 days you do not need to contact us, and can carry on your course as normal. If you are asking for longer than 7 days then please contact the Online Learning Team via the form below:

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If your question has not been answered by these FAQs then please contact the Online Learning Team via the form below:

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Please contact the Online Learning Team with your updated details via the form below:

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Please ensure you have checked our FAQs for the answer to your question first. 

If the above does not resolve your issue please contact the Online Learning Team via the form below:

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It can vary depending on your knowledge. Pleae see the guide below:

Each student will progress at their own rate, so you may complete quicker than the timeframe given below:

You may also require extensions due to personal/work commitments.  If this is the case we will authorise extensions where possible.  Please note that there are key times in the year where we cannot give extensions and final submission deadlines will be set.  For more information on extensions please see this FAQ.

If you have any other questions please contact the Online Learning Team via the form below:

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You will receive a reminder in most cases if your assessment is overdue. If your submission is going to be less than 7 days overdue, please continue as normal.

If you are asking for longer than 7 days, or to wish to discuss further options due to life circumstances, please contact the Online Learning Team via the form below:

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If you are experiencing difficulties doing the course, get in touch with the Online Learning Team as soon as possible.  In most cases we can help with quickly and keep on track with your course.  

Please contact the Online Learning Team via the form below:

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We do not offer SVQs via Distance Learning at the moment and the courses are not an equivalent.

If the course you are studying is SCQF levelled the information will be on the course description page on the website.

Our Qualification courses are the equivalent to SCQF level 4-6.

The majority of our courses do not have set start dates and are open for most of the year.  There is a short period where we close enrolments between the end of one academic session and the start of the next.  We will have a notice on our courses during this time so you are aware. 

If you have any further query on start dates please contact the Online Learning Team via the form below:

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